I know this question has been asked a lot, but I've read conflicting answers. W

What is the best way to paint on fondant? My idea is to paint on dried fondant/tylose panels, and then when they are dry, adhere them to the cake.

Also, what's the best food coloring to use: gel or powder?

And last...I've found mixed suggestions on the appropriate brushes to use. What is ok to use?

TIA!

Jade, I think the reason you are finding difference answers is because there are many ways of doing it. I'm not sure there is a right or wrong way of doing, nor do I think there is only one way of doing it.

Personally I like airbrush colors to paint with, and I use soft artist brushes I find at Michaels, not the cheapest but not the most expensive.

I have used the Americolor gel colors without diluting and I really liked it!
I have also used the Wilton colors diluted with Lemon Extract and that turned out well also.

I used Wilton gels and found the piece never dried completely but remained tacky.

Sending you happy thoughts and luck.

I've painted on some things, but I'm considering trying some flowers, kind of like the one stroke method. Problem is I have no idea how to really paint either.

I recently did a onestroke painting on fondant and I used Americolor gels and One stroke paint brushes and it came out fantastic. Really not hard to do and I am not an artist at all.
Dana

If you mix dust colours with a little clear alcohol, you can paint on fondant and it dries back to a nice powdery finish